Leyton Orient confirm a supporter was arrested for alleged racist abuse in League Two match with Colchester | Football News
Leyton Orient have confirmed a supporter was arrested for alleged racist abuse towards Colchester forward Corie Andrews in Saturday’s League Two match.
Orient released a statement after the 1-0 defeat to Colchester at Breyer Group Stadium, outlining the action that has been taken since the racist remark was reported.
The statement read: “During the game, the Colchester bench notified the fourth official to make him aware of an alleged racist remark which they had heard directed towards a Colchester player who was on their bench.
“The club will take the strictest possible measures should the outcomes of the investigation find the individual guilty.
“The club has formally written to the individual informing them that they are prohibited from attending any Leyton Orient fixtures home or away, until the conclusion of the police enquiry.
“The club will make no further comment at this stage.”
Colchester have also released a statement which read: “Following the reports of racial abuse aimed at Corie Andrews, Colchester United support Leyton Orient and the police as they investigate the incident at the Breyer Group Stadium.
“We hope that should any person be found guilty of racial abuse of any description, they will be punished in the strongest possible way, and Colchester United would like to reiterate that we abhor discrimination in all its forms.
“The club will support Corie Andrews in any way that he needs following the match at Leyton Orient.”
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